About Brentford

Brentford is a town in Richmond upon Thames, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Kew and Gunnersbury.

School Ratings in Brentford

Brentford is served by 553 schools. Windham Nursery School and Broomfield House School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Brentford

Property prices average £1.1M across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £532K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Brentford

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Brentford, with 186 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Brentford

Brentford falls within the least deprived areas nationally, based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. The area benefits from strong employment, with few residents involuntarily out of work. Income levels across the area tend to be higher than the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Brentford

Most properties in Brentford can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,239 sales

Average Price £1.06M
£100 — £62.05M
Detached £2.07M 114
Semi £1.42M 389
Terraced £1.19M 1,013
Flat £532K 1,455

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

246 Primary
67 Secondary
240 Other
Kew Green Preparatory School 0.2 miles Brentford Children's Centre Good 0.3 miles Green Dragon Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles St Paul's CofE Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles Broomfield House School Outstanding 0.5 miles The King's Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Kew College 0.5 miles Brentford School for Girls Secondary 0.6 miles Kew House Good 0.6 miles Unicorn School 0.6 miles Strand-on-the-Green Junior School Primary Good 0.6 miles Strand-on-the-Green Infant and Nursery School Primary Good 0.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Brentford IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation ranks Brentford among the least deprived parts of England. Residents generally enjoy good access to employment and higher than average household incomes. Education and health outcomes in the area also compare favourably with the rest of the country.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
9/10
Education
10/10
Health
10/10
Housing
9/10
Living Environment
1/10
6,100 Children (0-15) 19%
20,668 Working Age 65%
6,673 Older (60+) 21%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 11.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 13.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Brentford 875 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Brentford is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

258 Violence & Sexual Offences
186 Anti-Social Behaviour
90 Vehicle Crime
63 Other Theft
55 Burglary
55 Criminal Damage & Arson
44 Public Order
39 Drugs
33 Shoplifting
16 Theft from Person
15 Robbery
10 Other Crime
6 Bicycle Theft
5 Weapons
Local Policing
Metropolitan Kew Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Kew Bridge Train Station 0.5 miles
Kew Gardens Train Station 0.6 miles
Brentford Train Station 0.7 miles
Gunnersbury Train Station 1 miles
Chiswick Train Station 1.2 miles
Syon Lane Train Station 1.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Kew 0.6 miles Gunnersbury 0.9 miles North Sheen 0.9 miles Brentford End 1.2 miles Grove Park 1.2 miles Chiswick 1.4 miles South Acton 1.4 miles Acton Green 1.8 miles Mortlake 1.8 miles East Sheen 1.8 miles Richmond 1.9 miles Spring Grove 2 miles

Local Government

District Richmond upon Thames
Ward South Richmond
Constituency Richmond Park
Parish Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
Region London

Notable & Famous People from Brentford 7 people

A. N. Sherwin-White
University teacher
British academic and ancient historian (1911-1993)
Bernard Lee
Actor
British actor (1908–1981)
John Hedgecoe
Photographer
British photographer (1932–2010)
Johnny Cronshey
Speed skater
speed skater from the UK
Peter Walker, Baron Walker of Worcester
Politician
British politician (1932-2010)
Raoul du Roveray
Badminton player
badminton player
William Lewis
Association football coach
football person

Streets in TW9 30 shown View all streets

Adelaide Road 3 Alexandra Road 2 Alton Road 1 Ashley Road 1 Atwood Avenue 2 Bardolph Road 2 Barker Close 2 Beaumont Avenue 1 Beechwood Avenue 2 Benns Walk 1 Bicester Road 2 Blake Mews 2 Braddon Road 1 Branstone Road 2 Brewer's Lane 1 Brick Farm Close 2 Bridge Street 2 Broomfield Road 5 Burdett Road 1 Burlington Avenue 4 Bushwood Road 2 Cambridge Cottages 5 Cambridge Road 1 Canberra Place 1 Castlegate 2 Catherine Drive 1 Cedar Terrace 3 Chaucer Avenue 2 Chelwood Gardens 2 Chilton Road 2

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